Fairhall School is a Signatory to the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. We welcome inquiries from international families, and visitors to the school.
For more information about the code please select from the following:
The Education (Pastoral Care of International Students) Code of Practice 2016
Code of Practice 2016 Pamphlet
Children can be enrolled at a New Zealand State Primary School from their fifth birthday. Education becomes compulsory at age six. Fairhall School caters for children up to 12 to 13 years old (year eight). Children 14 years and over attend Secondary School.
To enrol at Fairhall School please approach the Principal with a request for enrolment. Fairhall is a State Full Primary School. A request for enrolment can be made by telephone, fax, email, or by visiting the school.
International students must be no younger than 10 years of age unless accompanied throughout their tuition by their parents.
FEES AND PERMITS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All New Zealand children who have residency and are enrolled at a state school are entitled to a free education. State schools are funded by the Government and teachers are paid by the Government.
ACCOMMODATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
To enrol at Fairhall School international students must:
– live with their parents (if under 10 years of age), or
– live with a close relative in a family situation, or
– live in a homestay organised by our accommodation agents, Marlborough Girls’ College.
More information on accommodation for international students at Fairhall:
– Enrolment and fees information (pdf file 145 kb)
– Tuition agreement (pdf file 33 kbs)
– Enrolment form (pdf file 41kb)
– Health certificate (pdf file 39kb)
– Accommodation Policy (pdf file 62kb)
– Accommodation Agreement with MGC (pdf file 87kb)
– Refund conditions (pdf file 19kb)
– Fee structure (pdf file 73kb)
More information on student visas and permits is available from the Immigration Department website.
Download a copy of the Fairhall School prospectus (pdf file 24.3 mb) or please contact the school office administrator:
Phone: 03 577 8939 | Fax: 03 577 8919 | email: jo@fairhall.school.nz